Managing Director, Growth & Client Partnerships

twentysix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certified

Comprehensive benefits

Remote work flexibility within the US

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Real Chemistry, a global healthcare communications and marketing agency, seeks a Managing Director for Growth & Client Partnerships to lead revenue growth and expand strategic client relationships across Real Chemistry Media. This executive will shape the commercial strategy and collaborate with leaders across capabilities to accelerate media growth.

The role requires 15+ years in healthcare media or related leadership, a track record in new business and account growth, strong executive

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in healthcare media, pharmaceutical marketing, media strategy, omnichannel engagement, or commercial leadership in a healthcare-focused agency environment.
• Demonstrated success driving both new business acquisition and organic account growth.
• Strong executive presence and experience engaging senior client stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare marketplace.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale pitches, RFPs, and strategic business development efforts.
• Track record of building and expanding high-value client relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing revenue growth objectives.
• Experience working across matrixed organizations and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of the Real Chemistry Media business by securing new media engagements, expanding existing client partnerships, and increasing media investment across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare accounts.
• Lead media-focused business development efforts, including agency pitches, RFP responses, commercial strategy, pipeline management, and executive client presentations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior marketing, media, and commercial leaders, helping clients navigate omnichannel engagement, audience strategy, channel innovation, measurement, and the evolving healthcare media landscape.
• Partner across Real Chemistry capabilities to develop integrated solutions that strengthen Real Chemistry's competitive position and accelerate media growth.
• Elevate Real Chemistry Media's presence in the marketplace through thought leadership, industry relationships, conference participation, and strategic partnerships that drive long-term business growth.

Skills

Growth leadership

Strategic partnerships

New business development

Executive presence

Omnichannel engagement

Data-driven marketing

AI-enabled solutions

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human‑centred creativity, and AI‑driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact‑obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Managing Director, Growth & Client Partnerships

Real Chemistry Media is seeking a strategic and commercially drivenManaging Director, Growth & Client Partnershipsto lead business growth across our Media organization. This executive leader will be responsible for driving new revenue, expanding strategic client relationships, and shaping the commercial strategy of the business.

As a key member of the Media leadership team, this individual will partner closely with leaders across Media, Integrated Communications,Advertisingand othercapabilitiesto identify opportunities, strengthen market positioning, and accelerate growth.

This role can be remote within the United States or based in any of our U.S. office locations, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Lambertville, NJ, San Francisco, or Carmel, IN.

What You'll Do

Drive growth of the Real Chemistry Media businessby securing new media engagements, expanding existing client partnerships, and increasing media investment across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare accounts.

Lead media-focused business development efforts, including agency pitches, RFP responses, commercial strategy, pipeline management, and executive client presentations.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior marketing, media, and commercial leaders, helping clients navigate omnichannel engagement, audience strategy, channel innovation, measurement, and the evolving healthcare media landscape.

Partner across Real Chemistry capabilities to develop integrated solutions that strengthen Real Chemistry's competitive position and accelerate media growth.

Elevate Real Chemistry Media's presence in the marketplace through thought leadership, industry relationships, conference participation, and strategic partnerships that drive long‑term business growth.

This Position Is the Perfect Fit For You If

You are a proven growth leader who thrives on building strategic partnerships, driving revenue, and identifying new opportunities in healthcare media and marketing.

You are a media maven with deep expertise across the evolving healthcare media landscape, including omnichannel engagement, data-driven marketing, and emerging technologies.

You are AI-curious and embrace innovation, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to create more effective client outcomes and drive business growth.

You excel in highly matrixed, integrated environments and naturally bring together cross‑functional teams to solve complex client challenges and unlock new opportunities.

You embody Real Chemistry's values ofBest Together, Impact Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an "I", leading with collaboration, curiosity, ownership, and a relentless focus on results.

What You Should Have

15+yearsofexperienceinhealthcaremedia,pharmaceuticalmarketing,mediastrategy,omnichannelengagement,orcommercial leadershipwithinahealthcare-focusedagencyenvironment.

Demonstrated success driving both new business acquisition and organic account growth.

Strong executive presence and experience engaging senior client stakeholders.

Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare marketplace.

Proven ability to lead large‑scale pitches, RFPs, and strategic business development efforts.

Track record of building and expanding high‑value client relationships.

Strong commercial acumen with experience managing revenue growth objectives.

Experience working across matrixed organizations and leading cross‑functional initiatives.

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Pay Range

$215,000-$285,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region.

• Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long
• generous holiday and paid time off
• options for private medical, dental, and vison plans
• support in saving for the future.
• Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support
• and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in‑office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office‑based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in‑person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture‑building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.